Transforming your metabolism into a fat-burning machine requires a couple of important elements. To increase your metabolism, you have to build muscle. Think of your muscles as the furnace of your body and cardiovascular exercise is the wood that fires the furnace. Heavy strength training and cardio are key parts of fat burning.
Step 1
Perform circuit-training workouts three times per week. Include compound exercises that work multiple muscle groups at one time. Train one resistance exercise per body part for three sets of 15 repetitions. Lift heavy so that the last few repetitions are challenging. Perform one minute of cardio after every exercise and move on to the next body part. Repeat for 30 minutes.
Step 2
Increase your protein intake to aid in muscle growth and speed up your metabolism. Consume a serving of lean meats, eggs, soybeans or low-fat dairy products, like cottage cheese, at each meal. Eat at least 1g per pound of your body weight every day.
Step 3
Perform high-intensity interval training on the days you rest from circuit training. Step on the Stairmill at a slow speed for two minutes and double the speed for two minutes. Alternate your speeds for 20 to 30 minutes.
Step 4
Drink more water. Drink 1 gallon per day to hydrate muscles and eliminate bloating caused by dehydration.
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